This project aims to enhance the mental health of hearing-impaired persons in Hong Kong by enhancing mental health literacy of deaf signers and help mental health personnel to learn basic HK Sign Language. It will translate the mental health literacy questionnaire into HK Sign Language and build an online databank containing sign-bilingual mental health information.
Grantee
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Project Type
Research
Project Nature
Healthcare
Major Beneficiaries
Persons with disabilities
Approved Funding Amount
HK$400,000
Funding Period (months)
24
Status
Completed
Impact / Expected Impact
This project aims to enhance the mental health of hearing-impaired persons in Hong Kong by enhancing mental health literacy of deaf signers and help mental health personnel to learn basic HK Sign Language. It will translate the mental health literacy questionnaire into HK Sign Language and build an online databank containing sign-bilingual mental health information. The target beneficiaries include deaf signers in Hong Kong, family members of deaf signers, friends of deaf people, teachers for the deaf, and the professionals who need to serve deaf clients.
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